2 charged in relation to fatal hit and run involving farm vehicle in Nova Scotia
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RCMP in Nova Scotia have charged a youth and a 41-year-old man in connection to a fatal hit and run earlier this month involving a farm vehicle and an SUV.
RCMP in Nova Scotia have charged a youth and a 41-year-old man in connection with a fatal hit and run earlier this month involving a farm vehicle and an SUV.
First responders were called to a collision on Hwy. 104 near Dagger Woods Road and Pomquet Monks Head Road just before 10 p.m. on Nov. 1 in Antigonish County.
“Officers learned a collision had occurred between an SUV and a large farm vehicle or construction vehicle,” RCMP said in a release.
“The four occupants of the SUV, a Toyota Rav 4, were transported to hospital by EHS. One passenger, a youth, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.”
In an update Monday, the RCMP said its investigation determined the farm vehicle was driven by a youth.
“The vehicle did not remain at the scene but was located shortly afterwards,” the RCMP added.
Police have since arrested a man and a youth, both from Afton, N.S.
The suspects are facing charges of failing to stop after an accident resulting in death. The man is also charged with obstructing justice.
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